Mark 10:18 net — Jesus said to him,“Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.

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"Jesus said to him,“Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone."

— Mark 10:18, NET Bible

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Mark 10 — Context

15

I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”

16

After he took the children in his arms, he placed his hands on them and blessed them.

17

The Rich Man Now as Jesus was starting out on his way, someone ran up to him, fell on his knees, and said,“Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

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Jesus said to him,“Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.

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You know the commandments:‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.’”

20

The man said to him,“Teacher, I have wholeheartedly obeyed all these laws since my youth.”

21

As Jesus looked at him, he felt love for him and said,“You lack one thing. Go, sell whatever you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Mark 10:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:18 say?
Mark 10:18 in the NET Bible reads: “Jesus said to him,“Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.”
Where is Mark 10:18 in the Bible?
Mark 10:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 18.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 10:18.
What translation should I read Mark 10:18 in?
Mark 10:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 10:18?
Mark 10:18 reads (NET): “Jesus said to him,“Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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